Linear Recalls Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-12-09). About 48,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14044 |
| Published | 2013-12-09 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Personal Protection |
| Products | Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters |
| Firm named in the title | Linear |
| Firms | Linear H.K. Manufacturing Limited, of China (manufacturer); Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 48,000 |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2013 through August 2013 for about $45. |
Description
The recalled Linear PERS transmitters are components of Linear PERS products and allow users to push a button on the transmitter to summon assistance. Transmitter models DXS-LRC, DXS-LRC-LA, DXS-LRP and DXS-LRW manufactured from June 2013 to July 2013 with date codes 1306 and 1307 representing the year and month, and 1329 (representing the 29th week of 2013) are included in the recall. The model and date codes appear on the back of the transmitter. The DXS-LRC transmitters are gray plastic pendants with a black circle in the center and can be worn as a pendant around the neck or on a wristband. The DXS-LRP transmitter is a white pendant with a green swirl design on the front. The DXS-LRW transmitter has a solid black wristband with a black plastic face and black button in the center.
Hazard
The battery clips in the transmitters can corrode causing the transmitters to operate intermittently or not at all, without generating a warning.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a free replacement transmitter.
Incidents and injuries
Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.
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